salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$194
👥 People living there
914,802
246,844
Commute to work
21.5 min
29.7 min
College degree
38.2%
25.4%
Own their home
44.1%
61.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
13%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Garland cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Garland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $60,998 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Garland?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $82,311 in Garland, 13% more in Garland.